Five months went by since my last post. I made a few more on Instagram but overall I’ve been rather absent. The pandemic and working from home have drastically reduced the need for new clothes…not to mention I haven’t been feeling like sewing much. In the past I used to go to my sewing room nearly every day…now months went by without sewing a single … Continue reading Azerbaijan pants and leather bag
Sewing is certainly my passion but I have been enjoying knitting some sweaters these past few years, especially when I don’t feel like going to the attic where my sewing room is. I had always been tempted by Along avec Anna patterns but wasn’t sure I would understand instructions…you see I am an advanced beginner and easily get lost in unclear instructions. Eventually, I bought … Continue reading Off my needles: Rosa Cardigan – Along avec Anna
Traduzione in Italiano disponibile nei prossimi giorni Back in August I posted A birthday top: Fashion style Cosmic Blue Atelier Brunette and offered to write a tutorial. Since then I also made two more versions of this top with short sleeves. You can see one of them below Some of you replied they would really be interested…so finally I took some time to do it. … Continue reading Fashion Style top tutorial – geometric & colorblocking pattern – great stashbuster
2020 is quickly drawing to a close. Despite the challenging circumstances and reduced freedom, I am grateful my family and friends are doing ok and those who caught the virus recovered. I am blessed I could continue working from home and spend time on my sewing and knitting projects. So I wanted to write a few lines to wish you also a Happy new and … Continue reading A couple of tops & Happy new year
How are you doing? Hope your mood is ok and you still manage to sew a bit. Personally, this second lockdown is proving harder than the first time around. Trying to stay positive but not always easy. So, while it’s snowing outside and movement is limited I thought it was time to share this self-drafted bolero jacket I made this summer. Come state? Spero vi … Continue reading Self-drafted bolero jacket
